Stock Market Closing Bell: Domestic equity markets closed the week on a positive note with both benchmark indices posting healthy gains, led by strong buying in PSU banks, realty, and healthcare stocks.

The BSE Sensex climbed 328 points or 0.40 per cent to end at 82,500.82, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 103 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 25,285.35.

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Among the Sensex heavyweights, State Bank of India (SBI) was the top performer, rising 2.22 per cent to Rs 881.20. Maruti Suzuki followed with a gain of 1.72 per cent at Rs 16,252, supported by strong auto sector momentum.

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Axis Bank, NTPC, and Adani Ports also posted gains of over 0.9 per cent. Other notable contributors included Sun Pharma, PowerGrid, ITC, and Ultratech Cement

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